Atlas Copco XAS 185 KD7 IT4, Instruction Manual

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Ether fuel Systems

Ether fuel systems are used for diesel cold starting.
1 Do not use ether as a starting aid in conjunction with

other stating aids (i.e. glow plug, air intake heater etc.)

as an explosive condition may result in severe engine

damage or personal injury.

2 This type of fuel is extremely flammable, toxic and

poisonous. Avoid contact with eyes or skin and

breathing the fumes. If accidentally swallowed, do not

induce vomiting but call a physician immediately.

3 If fuel enters or fumes irritate the eyes, flush the latter

with large quantities of clean water and call for medical

aid.

4 Before operating ether cold starting aids, read the

instructions and the container label.

5 Never operate ether cold starting aids while the engine

is running as this can cause severe damage.

6 When maintenance, tests or repair has to be performed,

do so in a well-ventilated area only, away from heat,

open flame or sparks. Ascertain that the area is clearly

marked out with signs prohibiting fire, open flame and

smoking.

7 Wear eye protection when testing a system. Make sure

that openings of a spray container, valve, tube or

atomizer are pointed away from yourself and others

while testing.

8 Do not store ether containers in temperatures above

160 ºF (70ºC),

9 Do not incinerate, puncture or attempt to remove the

center core valve, side safety valve or any other part of

an ether container.

Pressure vessels

Maintenance/installation requirements:

1 The vessel can be used as pressure vessel or as

separator and is designed to hold compressed air for the

following application:

- pressure vessel for compressor,
- medium AIR/OIL,

and operates as detailed on the data plate of the vessel:

- the maximum working pressure ps in psi (bar),

2 The pressure vessel is only to be used for the

applications as specified above and in accordance with

the technical specifications. Safety reasons prohibit

any other applications.

3 National legislation requirements with respect to re-

inspection must be complied with.

4 No welding or heat treatment of any kind is permitted

to those vessel walls which are exposed to pressure.

5 The vessel is provided and may only be used with the

required safety equipment such as manometer,

overpressure control devices, safety valve, etc.

6 Draining of condensate shall be performed daily when

vessel is in use.

7. Installation, design and connections should not be 

changed.

8. Bolts of cover and flanges may not be used for extra 

fixation.

Safety valves

All adjustments or repairs are to be done by an authorized
representative of the valve supplier.
Following checks must be carried out:

1 A check of the opening of the lifting gear,1 or 2 times

a year. This can be done by lifting the ring or lever.

2 A check of the set pressure once a year according to the

local regulations, if required. This check may not be

done with the compressor supplying the air pressure

and must be carried out on a proper test bench.

Injury Prevention

1 Stationary housing guards are provided on all rotating

or reciprocating parts not otherwise protected and

which may be hazardous to personnel. Machinery shall

never be put into operation, when such guards have

been removed, operate only when guards are securely

reinstalled.

2 Do not open electrical cabinets, cubicles or other

equipment while voltage is supplied. If such cannot be

avoided, e.g. for measurements, tests or adjustments,

have the action carried out by a qualified electrician

only, with appropriate tools, and ascertain that the

required bodily protection against electrical hazards is

applied.

3 Noise, even at reasonable levels, can cause irritation

and disturbance which, over a long period of time, may

cause severe injuries to the nervous system of human

beings.

When the sound pressure level, at any point where

personnel normally has to attend, is:

below 70 dB(A): no action needs to be taken,
above 70 dB(A): noise-protective devices should be

provided for people continuously being present in the
room,

below 85 dB(A): no action needs to be taken for

occasional visitors staying a limited time only,

above 85 dB(A): room to be classified as a noise-

hazardous area and an obvious warning shall be

placed permanently at each entrance to alert people
entering the room, for even relatively short times,

about the need to wear ear protectors,

above 95 dB(A): the warning(s) at the entrance(s)

shall be completed with the recommendation that also

occasional visitors shall wear ear protectors,

above 105 dB(A): special ear protectors that are

adequate for this noise level and the spectral

composition of the noise shall be provided and a
special warning to that effect shall be placed at each

entrance.

4 Insulation or safety guards of parts the temperature of

which can be in excess of 80 ºC (175 ºF) and which

may be accidentally touched by personnel shall not be

removed before the parts have cooled to room

temperature.

5 When hot parts have to be handled, e.g. shrink fitting,

special heat-resistant gloves shall be used and, if

required, other body protection shall be applied.

6 If the working process produces fumes, dust or

vibration hazards, etc., take the necessary steps to

eliminate the risk of personnel injury.

7 Before lifting machines, all loose parts which could be

liable to fall down shall be removed or secured;

pivoting parts such as doors, etc. shall be safely

immobilized.

8 To lift heavy parts, a hoist of ample capacity, tested and

approved according to local safety regulations, shall be

used.

9 When lifting machinery, only hooks or shackles

meeting local safety regulations shall be applied. Never

shall cables, chains or ropes be applied directly on or

through lifting eyes. Never allow sharp bends in lifting

cables, chains or ropes.

10 Lifting hooks, eyes, shackles, etc. shall never be bent

and shall only have stress in line with their design load

axis. The capacity of a lifting device diminishes when